Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Cultural World Heritage Site of Schönbrunn Palace is Austria's most frequently visited tourist attraction. In the palace the residential and state rooms with their original furnishings and decorations convey an authentic impression of the imperial lifestyle. The park and gardens surrounding the palace make Schönbrunn in a unique synthesis of Baroque art as well as providing a convenient and highly popular recreational area for Vienna's population.
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- KhanVegasLas Vegas, Nevada230 contributionsGreat place to visitMy wife and I had a great time walking the endless grounds of this historic destination. The inside was awesome to view but does not allow photos to be taken. You can get a horse carriage ride if you book in advance in case they have a busy day.Visited April 2023Written May 8, 2023
- AngelaBonifaceEdinburgh, United Kingdom75 contributionsPerfect dayWe loved our visit to Schonbrunn. Easy access via U4 subway from karlsplatz. No big queues to negotiate as we didn’t have rucksacks to check in. The grand tour was wonderful, staff were incredibly helpful. I have mobility issues and we were assisted to access lifts to the state apartments and again to the ground floor on completion. We took the panorama train to the Gloriette and enjoyed a delicious lunch there. All in all, a perfect dayVisited May 2023Written May 9, 2023
- TLMatinoManasquan, New Jersey174 contributionsA Vienna Must Do!One of the best palace tours I have ever been on. We did not purchase a ticket in advance and were panicking the night before because we only had one more day in Vienna and no more tickets were available on their website. Be sure to plan your trip and buy well in advance. I would also go when they open because less crowded. Anyway, we showed up at 8am when they opened and were able to buy some tickets they had available on the spot. We did the self guided audio tour and it was outstanding. The beauty and the history...!! We then went outdoor to the gardens. We happened to have a beautiful, sunny day so that certainly helped. It is quite a walk up to the top but there are amazing views of Vienna. The gardens also have a zoo which we didn't have time to visit. This is a must do when you come to Vienn!!Visited May 2023Written May 10, 2023
- HustleMom4Dubai, United Arab Emirates101 contributionsSchonbrunn PalaceSchonbrunn Palace have a stunning romantic ambiance. it was fascinating to see how huge the place is. Theres plenty to discover during our visit there were Christmas market one of the most visited Christmas markets in Vienna. The garden, and the Zoo is a must to explore with kids. We may need to spend atleast morethan half a day or (an hour or two) to each places to indulge in the perfect weather and enjoy the beautiful views sorrounded by Schonbrunn.Visited November 2022Traveled with familyWritten May 11, 2023
- Les PJohannesburg, South Africa585 contributionsA must see palaceWe visited the Palace and did an audio Grand Tour. The multi lingual device plays a recorded message describing the palace rooms by number - easy to use and very effective. One big advantage of the audio tour is that the regular guided tours often run behind schedule - on our visit is was nearly 60 minutes delayed. Also best to pre book online to avoid potentially long queues at the ticket office. The palace is an easy underground ride from central Vienna - no need to use a taxi. The palace is wonderful and very large. You could probably spend all day there, so helpful to decide in advance what you’d like to see and experience. This is a wonderful castle, a great tour and we’ll recommendedVisited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 11, 2023
- TravelleronwheelsUnited Kingdom204 contributionsSpend the dayFabulous palace which is easily accessible by public transport. This is an extremely popular attraction evidenced by its large coach park but the site is huge and there are so many things to do/see that you can avoid feeling too crowded. It is worth taking the grand tour of the palace - entry is timed so the groups aren’t too large and there is a good audio commentary included in the price. If you have to wait for your timed tour to start there are many other things to do: visit the carriage house, children’s museum, the orangery, take a carriage ride and much more. The palace grounds are extensive and impressive and there is even a zoo. There are several places to eat and drink and it’s possible to spend the whole day here.Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten May 11, 2023
- ArchMumbai, India19 contributionsRich in HistoryWe had booked Flexi Vienna Pass with any 3 sightseeing included. We had mailed Vienna Flexi Pass asking if soft copy would work every where and they said yes. In Schonbrunn Palace u need physical ticket to enter.We reached at 11 am we got slot of 1.15 pm, they ask you to arrive half an hour early which is waste of your time if u hv only a day to see the city. Schonbrunn Palace and gardens takes at least 2-3 hours. So if u are visiting Palace plan ur day accordingly.Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 13, 2023
- CycleDude86Winston Salem, North Carolina70 contributionsA Must SeeIf this is your first visit to Vienna and you have several days the palace and grounds are a must. We took a lunch to enjoy as we strolled the gardens. While it was busy, it is easy in the gardens to find a quiet bench. We did the grand tour with audio. The tour slots folks to start in a time slot. The tour/audio is at your own pace and seems they don’t overbook time slots so inside was not crowded. The history was nice to learn. The palace in general was the Hofburg on steroids with some very similar features. If you only do one tour and are more interested in the interior architecture and decor, do the palace.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 14, 2023
- Marianne R7 contributionsDefinitely worth a trip to see!Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time especially during peak season. There was a five hour wait when we arrived to get in that day so we purchased tickets for the next day. We did the self-guided audio tour which was great. A hike up to the top of the garden in the back is a must! The views of Vienna are spectacular! Part way up there is a fountain you can go behind and take a picture of yourself through the waterfall with the palace in the background. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our trip!Visited May 2023Written May 20, 2023
- Clairesc06Crawley, United Kingdom91 contributionsA must when visiting ViennaStunning place, a must when visiting Vienna. We used the Hop on bus to get to the Palace & spent several hours there exploring the grounds which are beautiful. We didn't go into the Palace as it was very busy but did visit the Carriage Museum on site (chargeable) which was good. The site is vast so allow a few hours for your visit especially if you want to tour the inside.Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 21, 2023
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Ireland278 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It's obviously the main tourist attraction in Vienna and deserves the top spot. We did the Grand Tour which has 40 rooms to be seen and that also had the free audio tour which gave a nice piece on each room. Though it can be hard to remember which empress is being talked about!.
The pricing is not too bad for an expensive city and it is true that if you have visited many other royal palaces in other cities you could give this a pass but that does not mean to take anything away from it.
If visiting in summer I would imagine that the grounds alone would make the visit worth it.
The tour itself is about an hour long but you can spend as long as you like walking the grounds and up to the Gloriette arch above the Palace.
If you are on a hop-on/hop-off bus tour do factor in the times you have allotted for each stop you wish to make because a few hours can pass by rather quickly and suddenly the day long tour you have paid for will only get you to a couple of attractions if you go into each one.
But regardless a visit and tour of the Schonbrunn Palace is highly recommended.
The pricing is not too bad for an expensive city and it is true that if you have visited many other royal palaces in other cities you could give this a pass but that does not mean to take anything away from it.
If visiting in summer I would imagine that the grounds alone would make the visit worth it.
The tour itself is about an hour long but you can spend as long as you like walking the grounds and up to the Gloriette arch above the Palace.
If you are on a hop-on/hop-off bus tour do factor in the times you have allotted for each stop you wish to make because a few hours can pass by rather quickly and suddenly the day long tour you have paid for will only get you to a couple of attractions if you go into each one.
But regardless a visit and tour of the Schonbrunn Palace is highly recommended.
Written February 9, 2020
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mseile1
High Wycombe, UK6 contributions
Jan 2020
Book tickets before you go as it gets very busy we did the 40 room tour and it was both beautiful and informative the audio commentary very interesting. If you have a drink at the cafe they give you free tickets to the toilet which was a bonus as its 50cents to use the facilities.
The gardens are very large so give yourself time to explore them as well as the house.
The gardens are very large so give yourself time to explore them as well as the house.
Written January 5, 2020
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pbadeer
Chicago, IL153 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was by far my least favorite attraction in Vienna. The palace is amazing and the chance to see furniture in situ should be stunning, but the entire event is handled as if a cattle call.
Getting tickets in advance are a must. We knew this and planned days ahead for our timed entry ticket. From the moment you approach the ticket entrance of the palace, you will notice a change in your experience. From inconsiderate tourists who aim for the sides of the doors to avoid those queuing up to enter the building in an orderly fashion to the general scrum forming at the ticket scanning area (where they first check that you have tickets for when you are entering) to actual gate ticket scanning which should occupy many lanes but had no indication they were open. Once through there you face two lanes - one which queues you for the audio guide and one which avoids it. Unfortunately you are not told which is which. We tropically do not do audio guides, counting instead on signage within the exhibits to determine where we spend our time. THIS WAS A MISTAKE. Not all rooms had signage, and those that did were limited to only ONE sign which in some cases was placed in an area which made it impossible to read without blocking traffic. So maybe the audio guides would have been better. But the time anyone spent in each room was minimal. There was a stunning dining room display but the only reason I found it interesting was because the hofmobiliendepot museum covered it in more detail.
The unique aspect of this tour is that you see the layout of the rooms. This can definitely be of interest to some. But other museums offer just as much furniture, costume, decor with far more attention to EXPLAINING it and those museums should garner more of your time.
But it’s schonbrunn. Everyone should do it once. But don’t think this is it. Vienna has so much more to offer if you look for it.
Getting tickets in advance are a must. We knew this and planned days ahead for our timed entry ticket. From the moment you approach the ticket entrance of the palace, you will notice a change in your experience. From inconsiderate tourists who aim for the sides of the doors to avoid those queuing up to enter the building in an orderly fashion to the general scrum forming at the ticket scanning area (where they first check that you have tickets for when you are entering) to actual gate ticket scanning which should occupy many lanes but had no indication they were open. Once through there you face two lanes - one which queues you for the audio guide and one which avoids it. Unfortunately you are not told which is which. We tropically do not do audio guides, counting instead on signage within the exhibits to determine where we spend our time. THIS WAS A MISTAKE. Not all rooms had signage, and those that did were limited to only ONE sign which in some cases was placed in an area which made it impossible to read without blocking traffic. So maybe the audio guides would have been better. But the time anyone spent in each room was minimal. There was a stunning dining room display but the only reason I found it interesting was because the hofmobiliendepot museum covered it in more detail.
The unique aspect of this tour is that you see the layout of the rooms. This can definitely be of interest to some. But other museums offer just as much furniture, costume, decor with far more attention to EXPLAINING it and those museums should garner more of your time.
But it’s schonbrunn. Everyone should do it once. But don’t think this is it. Vienna has so much more to offer if you look for it.
Written January 3, 2020
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Aaron D
Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2019
My wife and I dedicated a day just exploring the glorious Schonbrunn Palace and its beautiful gardens. I would suggest the audio guided tour to relive the history of this place. It was exciting to learn about Habsburgs summer residence and at same time admire its highly decorative interiors and paintings. The tour of the palace can be a bit pricey but it is worth a visit
But for me the highlight of this place was the walk through the gardens and the picture frame view of the palace from the Gloriette. Don't miss the various sculptures located around the Gloriette like the Neptune Fountian and the Roman Ruins. It does get busy during peak hours, so if you looking for great pictures, time yourself well and get there early. I would definitely add this to your bucket list if you plan on visiting Vienna
But for me the highlight of this place was the walk through the gardens and the picture frame view of the palace from the Gloriette. Don't miss the various sculptures located around the Gloriette like the Neptune Fountian and the Roman Ruins. It does get busy during peak hours, so if you looking for great pictures, time yourself well and get there early. I would definitely add this to your bucket list if you plan on visiting Vienna
Written February 10, 2020
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Colette A
Oswego, NY283 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The palace is beautifully preserved and worth a visit. However, if you get the package which includes the grand tour,dinner, & concert don’t go too early. The museum stops taking guests at 4 pm but dinner isn’t until 6:30 pm and the concert is at 8:30. We went to the museum at 1:30 and were done by 3:30 and left with nothing to do and it snowed. In better weather we could’ve hung in the gardens but not in winter!!
Written January 18, 2020
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drewedmin999
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1,068 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Having been to the largely disappointing Hofburg the day before I didn’t know what to expect, but my admittedly modest expectations were exceeded.
The tour is well set out and whilst it is busy, it moves at a reasonable pace.
We arrived at 10.30 am, queued for 20 minutes, and got on a tour at 11.10am which gave us time to drop our bag at the free and efficient cloak room.
We also went in 5 minutes before our timed ticket and it was apparent they are quite relaxed about you being precisely on time.
The palace is full of interesting furniture, paintings etc... and you get a sense history has stood still.
The audio guide is informative but to the point which was very welcome- 1 to 3 minutes commentary per room.
We had Vienna passes which got us the grand tour but unless you are interested in seeing every room you wouldn’t miss much doing the shorter and cheaper tour.
The tour is well set out and whilst it is busy, it moves at a reasonable pace.
We arrived at 10.30 am, queued for 20 minutes, and got on a tour at 11.10am which gave us time to drop our bag at the free and efficient cloak room.
We also went in 5 minutes before our timed ticket and it was apparent they are quite relaxed about you being precisely on time.
The palace is full of interesting furniture, paintings etc... and you get a sense history has stood still.
The audio guide is informative but to the point which was very welcome- 1 to 3 minutes commentary per room.
We had Vienna passes which got us the grand tour but unless you are interested in seeing every room you wouldn’t miss much doing the shorter and cheaper tour.
Written February 22, 2020
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Martina
Zagreb, Croatia34 contributions
Jan 2020
It is a lovely palace to see - if you are not going on a guided tour, audio guide is a must otherwise you'll miss all the facts about the palace and the way Habsburgs lived. We got there relatively early, 9:30 entrance and it was a good choice, since the crowds afterwards were a lot bigger. If you can, get there even earlier. Most of the rooms are rather small, and the path that you can use to walk trough them is not meant to take in a lot of people. Having too much people around you could ruin your experience. It would be good if they did a better time management of groups they let in. Maybe to let in one group every half an hour or so, because if you have two groups close to each other it is already very very crowded.
Written January 14, 2020
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nix90201
Christchurch, New Zealand16 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Don't get me wrong this palace is stunning and well worth a visit. Especially to wander round the gardens and up to the Galleria for free, excellent views and can see full extent of palace. However price to go inside is alot for what it is, a quick wander with an audio guide, but I am used to the grandeur of British palaces! I was extremely peeved to see you had to pay for toilets, having already spent €16 in the establishment on a ticket another €15 in the cafe I thought it was a bit much to have to pay to use the facilities.
Written January 8, 2020
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FamousFive_5
Singapore, Singapore23 contributions
Dec 2019
There is a good audioguide to help me as it helps explain the purpose of different rooms. However, there is not enough sitting areas for visitors who have to wait for the allotted time to enter the museum.
The Christmas Market in the palace ground was beautiful.
The Christmas Market in the palace ground was beautiful.
Written January 3, 2020
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wbo
Clinton, UT115 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Long lines but other places like children museum no lines. Spending on entry bathrooms pay 1/2 euro to use but not by restaurant and streusel class is free. Grounds by far are wonderful even in winter and free. Over priced and felt buckled and timed to death. Over inflated tourist $$ as a must see but really the grounds are just great. Other palaces nice and not as costly
Written January 2, 2020
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Polona V
Ljubljana, Slovenia42 contributions
How can I park my bicycle safely before entering the castle?
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Hello,
Can I use a babe stroller inside the sight?
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I don't know for sure but I think you can use a stroller!!
hannah h
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Hoping someone can help me, we’re going to be visiting Vienna in late November and just wondered what the best time of day to go to Schonbrunn palace would be (in terms of crowds, weather etc.)?
And if anyone has used a Winter Pass, is it worth it and did you buy it at the palace or beforehand? I’m struggling to find a way to buy one online.
Sandie
4 contributions
Can't help re the winter question as we went in Sept. We went in the afternoon but I think it would be wise to visit in the morning as it will get dark early and the gardens are beautiful. We booked tickets online through 'get your guide' website
Violetta_Valery1
Puglia, Italy193 contributions
Salve, sto per partire per Vienna con un bambino di due anni e vorrei un consiglio sul miglior ticket da acquistare in anticipo online. Quale tour mi consigliereste?
Bettybooo
Birmingham Uk52 contributions
I don't read Italian either - but I can use google translate!! Your 2 year old will love the childrens museum so add that ticket on. You can dress up, play with things. Whilst visiting the main palace pop him in a back pack carrier with a favourite snack so you can enjoy it!
Hans Z
Basel, Switzerland16 contributions
Kann man das Schloss Schönbrunn auch mit Rollator besichtigen? Grand Tour?
jaynice1
Nice, France585 contributions
Dear Hans, You can go there with the walking frame but there are stairs and I didn't do the Grand Tour. As far as I know, it could be a huge effort to reach the Palace from the gate, maybe the staff there could organize a golf cart or something to take you from the gate to the Palace, you may need to contact
Kitty_Cat555
Brisbane, Australia56 contributions
Did there used to be an amusement park with rides attached to the palace? I visited the palace in 1999 and also went to an amusement park the same day which I'm confident was within the grounds...
Sara K
The Hague, The Netherlands137 contributions
There aren't any rides, but there is a Zoo, a big area of gardens, a Labyrinth, big greenhouse and a more botanical garden as well, plus of course a museum and gallery inside of the palace.
Quocthai2050
Can Tho, Vietnam103 contributions
Is there any restriction on Tripod using outside Schonbrunn, Hofburg and Belvedere?
I travel alone and want to take some photo of myself with that but not sure about security requirements in Vienna
Heike
Frankfurt, Germany25 contributions
Expect none outside the palace
Inside generally none
Alternative ask friendly tourists
Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω, εάν ισχύει η δωρεάν είσοδος για νέους ευρωπαίους πολίτες από 18-25 χρονών.
Φωτεινή Σ
Athens, Greece45 contributions
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Imperial Tour – Schönbrunn Palace
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I arrive in Vienna at 11:30, 1st of December. My plan was to visit the palace and then the Christmass Market. I expect to be at the palace around 12:00. I have purchased the Vienna Pass, should I also book another ticket? Do I just go and enter or do I have to book a time slot?
Tina M
17 contributions
Hi, you still need to go to the entrance office and book a time slot. I recommend going early morning. Hope you have a good time :)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Schönbrunn Palace
- Schönbrunn Palace admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $59.98, while a popular guided tour starts around $9.80 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Schönbrunn Palace:
- Schönbrunn Palace Concert in Vienna (From $59.98)
- Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour (From $58.89)
- Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour (From $70.88)
- Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off - optional Guided Walking Tour, River Cruise & Night Tour (From $31.62)
- Vienna PASS Including Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket (From $99.78)
- Hotels near Schönbrunn Palace:
- (0.49 mi) Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
- (0.49 mi) Double Tree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn
- (1.38 mi) Boutiquehotel Stadthalle
- (0.48 mi) Pension Schoenbrunn
- (1.20 mi) Hostel Ruthensteiner
- Restaurants near Schönbrunn Palace:
- (0.05 mi) Kutscher G'woelb
- (0.10 mi) Schlosscafé Schönbrunn
- (0.13 mi) Joseph II. - Das Schloss-Restaurant Schönbrunn
- (0.15 mi) Kutschergwölb Schlossbräu
- (0.20 mi) Do-An at Naschmarkt
- Attractions near Schönbrunn Palace:
- (0.03 mi) Kultur und Weihnachtsmarkt Schloß Schönbrunn
- (0.07 mi) The Strudelshow
- (0.07 mi) Schonbrunn Children’s Museum
- (0.08 mi) Schönbrunn Panorama Train
- (0.16 mi) Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna